What Does the 💥 Emoji Mean?
While we find ourselves talking a lot about expressive face emojis, they're far from the only ones that are frequently used because of their bold impact. Among those beloved non-faces is the "collision" emoji 💥.
This spiky symbol is more abstract and symbolic than many popular emojis, but it's come to take on a life of its own with a little help from texting culture and social media. Curious about the secrets behind this bold collision shape? We have some insights for you below.
The 💥 Symbol
The 💥 emoji symbol is an asymmetrical 10-pointed star, akin to a comic book explosion, with layers of color emanating out from its center in white, yellow and red.
It was released with Unicode 6.0 back in 2010, with a striking look that soon made it a staple in the texting lexicon thanks to its explosive appearance.
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What 💥 Means
Most obviously, 💥 represents a burst of light or energy, or some kind of explosion, and while it can be used literally to symbolize that type of impact, collision or blast, we wouldn't say that's how most people use it.
Instead, the bang of 💥 is typically all about the drama. It adds some oomph to reactions and ideas, representing strong emotions. These can range from shock and surprise to anger, awe and amusement. Using it can suggest that what's being said is revelatory and impactful, like you mind's been blown, or you're so stunned you can't form the words. It's also an action-oriented emoji. Maybe you want to use it when you're working out or watching your favorite sports team to suggest the strength associated with these activities, or to say the action-packed movie you just watched had you on the edge of your seat.
It's also a significant emoji for Snapchat users, as the 💥 emoji is unlocked when you reach a not insignificant Snapchat score of 50,000.
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💥 From a Crush
Trying to figure out whether the 💥 emoji from your crush is significant? As in many other cases, it all depends on how they use it.
For example, the emoji might reference an actual clash or burst of energy, and they're just communicating something that literally happened. It can also be used to convey strong emotions, but whether their reactions are excited, angry or surprised might not be clear without looking at the surrounding context. The collision is sometimes also used to add some impactful zest to a message, basically saying, "Look at me!" and suggesting that they're eager for your attention.
It can also have fully romantic connotations, specifically when it has to do with any chemistry that might exist between the two of you. Used like this, the message should be pretty straightforward, or even brash. It's up to you to figure out whether you appreciate that and how you're going to respond.
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